Asian Political, Economic and Social Issues

The United States and the Republic of the Philippines maintain close ties stemming from the U.S. colonial period (1898-1946), the bilateral security alliance bound by the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951, and common strategic and economic interests. In the past decade, the Philippines has been one of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign assistance in…

India is a multi-party, federal, parliamentary democracy with a bicameral parliament. The president, elected by an electoral college, is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of the government. Under the constitution the 28 states and seven union territories have a high degree of autonomy and have primary responsibility for problems…

As the world’s 3rd largest economy, India is an important trade and economic partner for the United States. The visit by recently elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his first to Washington, DC, has heightened congressional interest in the current status of the relationship. Modi’s visit provides the Obama Administration with an opportunity to advance the…

This encyclopedia presents important research on China. Some of the topics discussed herein include internet freedom in China; naval modernization; the Senakaku Islands dispute; U.S. and China relations; trade issues; Chinese investments in the U.S. economy; China’s banking system; the auto sector’s development; and Chinese medical research. (Imprint: Nova)

China’s global rise has prompted numerous discussions and studies of this historically monumental phenomenon and its implications for the world. On the one hand, China’s emergence as a global player has generated a lot of optimism for global development and economic convergence. On the other, it has spurred concerns about possible collisions on the world…

Japan is a significant partner of the United States in a number of foreign policy areas, particularly in U.S. security priorities, which range from hedging against Chinese military modernization to countering threats from North Korea. The alliance facilitates the forward deployment of about 50,000 U.S. troops and other U.S. military assets based in Japan. In…

This book provides information on the political, economic and social issues of North Korea. Chapter One examines the satellite and missile programmes of North Korea in comparison with those of South Korea and Japan within the wider geopolitical context and US policy. Chapter Two examines the potential of the Six-Party Talks (SPTs) and the prospects…